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The Philosopher.
He is weary of waiting for his peer.
Julian.
Now you jest, stranger! Where can Libanius hope to find his peer?
The Philosopher.
His peer exists.
Julian.
Who? Where? Name him?
The Philosopher.
It might be dangerous.
Julian.
Why?
The Philosopher.
Are you not a courtier?
Julian.
And what then?
The Philosopher.
[In a lower voice.] Would you be foolhardy enough to praise the Emperor's successor?
Julian.
[Deeply shaken.] Ah!
The Philosopher.
[Hastily.] If you betray me, I shall deny all!
